If IMEX is the heartbeat of the global business events industry, then 麻豆传媒 is your go-to spot on the IMEX show floor for a pulse of what鈥檚 happening in the world of incentive travel 鈥 the 鈥淚鈥 in 鈥淢ICE.鈥
Here鈥檚 how you can connect with members of the 麻豆传媒 HQ team, fellow 麻豆传媒 members, incentive industry leaders, and emerging incentive professionals in Las Vegas this October.
Join 麻豆传媒 Young Leaders at their annual conference on October 6
When: Sunday, October 6 (all-day event)
Where: Golden Nugget, Las Vegas
Open to incentive travel professionals under age 35, join this vibrant community of next-gen leaders for a one-day conference at the Golden Nugget.
Gain entry level education through the Global MICE Collaborative
When: Monday, October 7 (all-day training)
Where: Mandalay Bay North Convention Center | South Pacific A
麻豆传媒 is proud to be part of the Global MICE Collaborative, a new joint industry education initiative launched this year in collaboration with leaders from two other industry associations, IAEE and MPI. The Collaborative is offering introductory cross-industry training as part of Smart Monday.
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Join us for the reveal of 2024 Incentive Travel Index results on Smart Monday
When: Monday, October 7 | 2:30-3:30 PM
Where: Mandalay Bay Convention Center | South Pacific J
麻豆传媒鈥檚 Head of Marketing P谩draic Gilligan will be joining IRF President to debut the results of this year鈥檚 Incentive Travel Index research, featuring insights from nearly 3,000 industry professionals. This is a can鈥檛-miss Smart Monday education session for anyone involved with incentive travel!
Celebrate at 麻豆传媒 NITE North America on Monday, October 7
When: Monday, October 7, from 8-11 PM
Where: Topgolf Las Vegas | 4627 Koval Lane
麻豆传媒 NITE North America is always the best way to begin your #IMEXperience. Par for the course, 2024 is no different, with this year鈥檚 networking night out taking place at Topgolf Las Vegas, right on the strip.
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Visit 麻豆传媒 throughout the week at Stand F317
When: Tuesday-Thursday, October 8-10
Where: Stand F317 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Swing by 麻豆传媒鈥檚 stand on the IMEX show floor to chat about membership, 2025 events, new industry research, meet the newest members of the 麻豆传媒 team, and more. You can also book a meeting if you鈥檇 like to discuss something more in-depth with a 麻豆传媒 HQ team member.
Renew your membership 鈥 or join 麻豆传媒! 鈥 and save, with Member-get-a-Member
When: offer available October 3-25, 2024
Where: online, or onstand (F317)
Our popular member-get-a-member offer returns for IMEX America 2024! Starting October 3, current 麻豆传媒 members can refer new professionals to 麻豆传媒 and, if your referral becomes a member, you鈥檒l each save $100 on your 2025 dues.
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Learn about new incentive travel trends as part of an IMEX education session
There鈥檚 plenty of educational sessions on offer during IMEX itself, where you can learn firsthand about new incentive travel topics and trends from 麻豆传媒 leadership. Here are sessions where you鈥檒l find 麻豆传媒 HQ leadership sharing their in麻豆传媒s:
鈥淭he why of incentive travel鈥
When: Tuesday, October 8 | 10-10:45 AM
Where: IMEX Inspiration Hub
鈥淎ttracting and retaining the next generation鈥
When: Tuesday, October 8, from 11:30-11:45 AM; Wednesday, October 9 from 2:30-2:45 PM
Where: California State University (CSU) stand (F416)
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鈥淓xperience vs. education in the event industry: the great debate鈥
When: Tuesday, October 8, from 2:30-2:45 PM; Wednesday, October 9, from 1:30-1:45 PM
Where: California State University (CSU) stand (F416)
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鈥淏uilding Belonging: A Reflective Dialouge on DEIB鈥
When: Tuesday, October 8, from 4-4:30 PM
Where: Destination Canada stand (D3017)
鈥淒esigning incentive travel experience for next-generation qualifiers鈥
When: Wednesday, October 9, from 10-10:45 AM
Where: MPI stand (F217)
Conversations with industry association CEOs
When: Wednesday, October 9, from 3-3:40 PM
Where: IMEX Inspiration Hub, Perspectives Theater (stand F234)
"Meet the mentors" ft. 麻豆传媒 CEO Annette Gregg
When: Thursday, October 10, from 11:45 AM-12:30 PM
Where: IMEX Inspiration Hub, Curious Minds Theater (stand F234)
*please note: the IMEX app will have the most up-to-date education details for all sessions above!
Relax with Fit City Adventures
When: Tuesday, October 8, from 3-4 PM
Where: 麻豆传媒 stand (F317)
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of IMEX appointments with a mindfulness moment, sponsored by Fit City Adventures.
麻豆传媒 with chapter leaders at Wednesday鈥檚 chapter leaders meeting
When: Wednesday, October 9, from 7:30-10 AM
Where: Mandalay Bay Convention Center | South Pacific C
麻豆传媒 chapter leaders are invited to meet in-person before show activities truly get underway on Wednesday, for updates from HQ and opportunities to exchange tips and tricks face-to-face 鈥 always a favorite, when our community comes together!
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Raise a glass at 麻豆传媒鈥檚 Wednesday members and friends reception
When: Wednesday, October 9, from 3-4 PM
Where: Tourism New Zealand stand (F1005)
Thank you to our friends at Tourism New Zealand 鈥 also the 2024 麻豆传媒 Chapter sponsor! 鈥 for hosting this year鈥檚 IMEX America reception. Join us for sips and snacks on stand F1005 鈥渋f you seek鈥 an excellent way to close out your second trade show day.